The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, 33rd edition

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Edition: 33rd
Format: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2003-05-01
Publisher(s): House of Collectibles
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Summary

" 'The bible for all comic book collectors' is not an exaggeration for this dependable guide...an indispensable part of any comic book collector's library [and] a standard reference that has stood the test of time." Maine Antique Digest The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guideis the one-volume, professional sourcebook for America's most popular collectible which no comic book collector or investor can afford to be without. This incredible 33rd edition brings you more information than ever before, including: LATEST PRICING INFORMATION From the early 1800s to the present, this is the mostcomprehensive resource of comic books and graphic novels, listed alphabetically by title, illustrated, andpriced according to its condition. No other guide provides a more complete record of existing comic books and their prices. MARKET TRENDS AND INSIDERS' TIPS With the renownedOverstreet Market Reportby Robert M. Overstreet,which alsoincludesmany important tips from other experts in the comic book industry, this guide contains all the current information that is circulating throughout this hot collecting area. You will find the latest titles, the strongest demands, the most valuable issues, and the newest finds in old comics. BUYING AND SELLING KNOW HOW Packed with essentialinformation on grading, collecting and restorationof comic books, this book gives you everything you need to build and maintain a substantial comic book collection. FABULOUS PHOTOS More than 1,500 black and white photos of those unforgettable covers --plusthe celebrated all-colorCover Galleryof your favorite comic books throughout the ages fill the book. SPECIAL FEATURE ARTICLES *X-Men 2 Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the X-Men * The debut of the Sub-Mariner * The Original Super-Team - The Justice Society of America BUY IT USE IT BECOME AN EXPERT

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 14(41)
About This Book 41(1)
How To Use This Book
41(1)
New Comic Books
41(1)
Comic Book Values
41(1)
How Comics Are Listed
42(1)
What Comics Are Listed
42(1)
New Comic Listings
42(1)
Grading
42(5)
How To Grade
43(1)
Grading Definitions
43(3)
Dust Jackets
46(1)
Restored Comics
46(1)
Scarcity Of Comics
47(1)
Collecting Comics
47(2)
Polybagged Comics
48(1)
Collecting on a Budget
48(1)
Collecting Artists or Companies
48(1)
Collecting #1 Issues
48(1)
Back Issues
48(1)
Preservation & Storage
49(1)
Buying & Selling
50(2)
Selling Your Comics
50(1)
Where To Buy And Sell
51(1)
Comic Conventions
51(1)
Comic Book Fandom
52(1)
Related Collectibles
52(1)
Foreign Edition Comics
52(1)
Newspaper Strips
53(1)
Original Art
53(1)
Toys and More
53(1)
Cover Bar Codes
53(1)
Comic Book Reprints
53(1)
Publishers' Codes
54(1)
Timely/Marvel/Atlas Codes
54(1)
Comic Book Artists
54(2)
Artists' First Work
55(1)
Market Report 2002
56(43)
Robert M. Overstreet
Market Comparison Chart
99(1)
Key Sales 2002
100(5)
Top 100 Golden Age
105(2)
Top 10 Platinum Age
107(1)
Top 10 Silver Age
107(1)
Top 10 Bronze Age
107(1)
Top 10 Crime
107(1)
Top 10 Horror
108(1)
Top 10 Romance
108(1)
Top 10 Sci-Fi
108(1)
Top 10 Western
108(1)
First AD Section
109(109)
PRICE GUIDE LISTINGS
The American Comic Book: 1842-2002 Yours ``Free:'' Promotional Comics
218(4)
Arnold T. Blumberg
Promotional Comics Guide
222(24)
The American Comic Book: 1828-1899 The Victorian Age Before the Yellow Kid: American Comics of the 19th Century
246(17)
Doug Wheeler
Robert L. Beerbohm
Richard D. Olson
Victorian Age Guide
263(12)
The American Comic Book: 1900-1938 The Platinum Age In the Beginning: Knowledge Continues to Expand!
275(7)
Robert L. Beerbohm
Doug Wheeler
Richard D. Olson
Platinum Age Guide
282(15)
The American Comic Book: 1938-Present The Modern Age A Concise Origin of the Modern Comic Book
297(11)
Robert L. Beerbohm
Richard D. Olson
Main Guide
308(83)
Classic Comics/Classics Illustrated Understanding Classics Illustrated
391(406)
Dan Malan
Second AD Section
797(47)
Business Card Ads
834(2)
Classified Ads
836(2)
Shop Directory
838(6)
Glossary
844(6)
FEATURE ARTICLES
A Brief History of the Justice Society
850(4)
J.C. Vaughn
Mutant Movie Stars: The ``New'' X-Men Storm the Silver Screen
854(4)
Arnold T. Blumberg
Through Waves and Flame: The Elemental Entrance of the Sub-Mariner
858(4)
Arnold T. Blumberg
Variant Watch: Ultimate Spider-Man #1
862(4)
J.C. Vaughn
Comic Book Ages: Starting the Discussion
866(4)
J.C. Vaughn
Arnold T. Blumberg
Cover Gallery 870(40)
Price Guide Back Issues 910(2)
Price Guide Back Issue Article Index 912(2)
Overstreet Advisors 914(2)
Advertisers' Index 916

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